The Universal StarWay Receives New Soundtrack

July 12, 2014 - First on Inside Universal - The StarWay escalator has received a new soundtrack, Inside Universal has learned. Using full excerpts from the upcoming Universal film Get On Up (James Brown...

WaterWorld 2.0 Review

July 10, 2014 - Why change what works? After all, when you’re looking to modify a show that has been in constant production for almost two decades (WaterWorld will be entering its nineteenth year of...

(012) Inside Universal Podcast – July 6, 2014

July 7, 2014 - In this episode, Chris Lord, Chris Glass and Jonathan Green discuss all the latest developments at Universal Studios Hollywood alongside's Universal Orlando's newest addition - Diagon Alley. Audio Direct download: July 6,...

French Street Bistro Now Open, Replacing International Cafe

July 5, 2014 - As Inside Universal first noted back in April, International Cafe has been rebranded as French Street Bistro. Carrying a selection of salads, pastries, espressos and teas, French Street Bistro carries a...

Lower Lot Starbucks Now Open, Replacing Arcade

July 5, 2014 - As Inside Universal first noted back in April, the Lower Lot arcade has completed its transformation into a Starbucks venue. Once a small arcade, the area has since been transformed into...

July 1, 2014 Photo Update – New York Street, Wizarding World, WaterWorld and Halloween...

July 2, 2014 - With the summer season in full swing, Universal Studios Hollywood is undergoing a swarm of construction projects. Indeed, this update includes coverage of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter,...

Cinnabon, French Bistro and Starbucks to Open Later This Week

June 30, 2014 - Cinnabon (replacing Finlays), French Bistro (replacing International Cafe) and Starbucks (replacing the Lower Lot arcade) will likely open later this week, Inside Universal has learned. Part of a comprehensive rearrangement of...

Universal Hosts First Annual Transformers Fan Experience

June 26, 2014 - On Friday, Universal – in partnership with Botcon and Hasbro – hosted the first annual Transformers Fan Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood. Marketed as a separate event for annual pass holders,...

Universal City Station Pedestrian Bridge Construction Begins

June 22, 2014 - Construction has begun for the Universal City Station pedestrian bridge, Inside Universal has learned. The $19.5 million dollar project – part of the larger NBCUniversal Evolution Plan – seeks to link...

Universal Increases Emphasis on Guest Experience

June 20, 2014 - When you ask someone to rate how much they enjoyed their day at a theme park, usually the first thing that comes to mind is the number of attractions they...